Synonyms of explore

explore

verb

ik-ˈsplȯr 

1

as in to investigate

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigate
• examine
• inspect
• study
• research
• view
• scan
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• delve (into)
• probe
• dig (into)
• check up on
• check into
• peruse
• sift
• browse
• thumb (through)
• skim (through)
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

2

as in to search

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• search
• discover
• hunt
• prospect
• probe
• reveal
• skirr
• scout
• disclose
• reconnoiter
• unearth
• fathom
• plumb
• sound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explore

Her daughter Lina Soualem’s documentary Bye Bye Tiberias, which returns to her home village Deir Hanna and explores her bold choices and her bond to her family, was also nominated for the European Film Awards 2024. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

As America’s 200th birthday approached on July 4, 1976, the Gibsons started to more thoroughly explore potential moneymaking opportunities with their balloon. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Special committees have been formed to explore a merger with Musk's Tesla. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

The group works with the company’s research and development and business technology teams to test its own products and explore other technologies. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026